Mazda Demio 2008 Review

Mazda Demio 2008 is a compact hatchback that has been manufactured by Mazda since 1996. The car weighs 1070 kg and gives you a somewhat elevated feel when inside. Over the years, it has evolved into an attention-grabbing vehicle, and went on to be recognized with a special globally renowned award. Today, we put the Mazda Demio 2008 model under the microscope, as we discuss its design, performance, features, specifications, pros, cons and more in this in-depth review.

Exterior Design:

The 2008 Mazda Demio comes with 16-inch aluminum wheels, five doors, each with a gloss-black trim. The boot capacity of this automobile is 250 liters, and with a 60:40 split. The rear seats can be folded down to enhance the boot space. Although it has a front fog lamp, it lacks a rear fog lamp. One of the catchy features about this car is that it includes a sunroof, which means you can travel in style and comfort, in any weather or mood.

Interior Design:

The center panel is trimmed in glossy black. The car has five seats and the total volume is 9.713 cubic meters. This means seating and traveling is impressively comfortable, for a car of its size and class. There is enough room in the front, even for two larger-than-average adults, and there is also plenty of room in the back. Furthermore, this Mazda Demio 2008 model is available in a variety of unique colours, including arctic white, golden yellow metallic, sunlight silver metallic, and more.

Performance:

The Mazda Demio 2008 model has been designed with the goal of swiftly boosting its basic performance. It has a power output of 76 kW / 103 HP. It can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 11.7 seconds, and 0 to 100 mph in 45.6 seconds.
When it comes to the fuel efficiency of this variant, the 1.3 l comes in different models of 13C, 13C-V, and sporty 13S. Also, 1.5 l comes with 15C and SPORT models. 13C and 13S can be equipped with an e-4WD (electric four-wheel drive) system. All have an electronically controlled 4-speed AT standard, the 13C-V, and all 1.5 l come with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), 5-speed manual. The average fuel economy of this car ranges from 17.8 to 21 kilometers per liter.

Ride Quality:

A car traveling at excessive speeds poses a significant risk not only to the persons inside the vehicle but also to pedestrians on the road. However, the Mazda Demio is well reinforced to withstand high speeds. Here, you can drive at high speed, giving extra confidence to the driver as well as the passengers when traveling at speeds even as high as 120km/h. Another desirable aspect of the ride quality of this nimble hatchback is that the passengers often experience a feeling of being in the air when traveling at high speeds, and this is further evidence of the superior ride quality of the Mazda Demio.

Safety and Technology:

There are airbags for both the driver and the passengers in this vehicle. A knee airbag and an automated braking system are also available for the driver. The most notable feature is that its electronic stability control power may help to avoid road accidents. There is a gearbox and a handbrake lever, but no key is required to start the car. In the offset crash test, this vehicle received an impressive 15.55 points out of 16. It has also received distinct ANCAP ratings.